America's pink slip capitals
Bad news, but getting better
America's pink slip capitals_Here's some good news, if you can call it that. There were 1,077 mass layoffs nationwide in the first quarter of 2012, costing 182,101 workers their jobs.
How's that good news? Given the depth and duration of the Great Recession, it's a big improvement from recent quarters. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, the number of layoff actions was down 28% from the same period in 2011
America's pink slip capitals_Here's some good news, if you can call it that. There were 1,077 mass layoffs nationwide in the first quarter of 2012, costing 182,101 workers their jobs.
How's that good news? Given the depth and duration of the Great Recession, it's a big improvement from recent quarters. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, the number of layoff actions was down 28% from the same period in 2011
Steven Tyler car
Steven Tyler car_Aerosmith frontman and "American Idol" judge Steven Tyler is the proud owner of a brand new, $1.1 million Hennessey Venom GT Spyder sports carThe Spyder is incredibly rare, with only five such vehicles built for the 2013 model year, and it boasts more than 1,200 horsepower, making it go from 0 to 200 mph in 15.9 secondsSteven Tyler, the lead singer of legendary American rock band Aerosmith and American Idol judge, is known for his flamboyant demeanor on and off stage.
Toddler kicked off plane
Toddler kicked off plane_A young boy traveling with his father was apparently booted from an Alaska Airlines flight by the pilot . The plane had reportedly moved before the pilot went back toward the gate. The airline says the boy was kicked off the plane as a matter of safety As the Alaska Airlines flight out of Seattle taxied down the runway, toddler
Hulk green paint
Hulk green paint_Brazilian man Paulo Henrique dos Santos painted his entire body green in homage to Marvel comic book character The Incredible Hulk, only to find out later that the paint wouldn't come off Santos' superhero skin staining led to celebrity status of sorts in his hometown, but he was reportedly quite worried that the industrial-grade paint would leave him sick with this condition.A cartoon Hulk cannot act, either.
Pavel Durov paper planes cash
Pavel Durov paper planes cash_Pavel Durove, a Russian multimillionairewho founded this social network, recently caused a stir when he threw paper airplanes made of cash to a ravenous crowd below. People on the streets fought for the money as it rained down Twenty-seven-year-old Russian millionaire Pavel Durov has earned himself plenty of new critics today after it was reported the mogul threw "paper planes" made of money from the windows of his St. Petersburg office into a growing crowd of pedestrians below.
Mitt Romney typo
Mitt Romney typo_Presidential contender Mitt Romney is finding out how cruel the Internet can be thanks to a typo on a new smart-phone app that misspelled America as "Amercia". The app was designed to let users take and share photos emblazoned with Romney slogans, but unfortunately one of the slides read "A Better Amercia" One problem with the
Astrologers predict election
Astrologers predict election_The stars have aligned for one presidential candidate this year, according to five astrologers who offered their prediction at a convention billed as a meeting of the world's top astrologers . The team placed a high amount of certainty on their prediction, though they did point to an astrological phenomenon happening on Election Day that could affect the outcome According to the world’s top astrologers, Barack Obama will win re-election to the U.S. presidency.
firework mans chest
firework mans chest_A Minnesota man is lucky to be alive after he reportedly got a live mortar-style firework lodged in his chest that had yet to explode (who was called to deal with the firework?). Police say Nick Beheng, 31, was shooting illegal fireworks when he put two charges into a launching tube and "pointed (it) directly at his chest"
A Linwood, Minnesota man is in critical condition after an unexploded firework back-fired and tore open his chest.
The man was taken to Regions Hospital where St. Paul's bomb squad was called after it was discovered the live round was still in his chest cavity.
"I can't think of a case where someone was impacted by an unexploded device that penetrated that deeply into their chest cavity," said Commander Paul Sommer, a spokesperson with the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
It was around 9 p.m. Saturday night when 31-year-old Nick Beheng was allegedly shooting off illegal fireworks near his home.
"He put two devices in a tube and then held it up above his chest, which the tube was pointed directly at his chest," said Sommer.
The mortar tube backfired and one of the fireworks blasted into his chest.
"I just heard a loud explosion," said neighbor Dean Anderson.
He ran down the street after hearing the explosion to find a chaotic scene of about a dozen people trying to help the man.
"Yeah it's kind of devastating," he said of the accident.
Beheng was rushed to Regions Hospital with a massive chest wound including a torn heart, according to Sommer.
But while there, doctors discovered the firework was still in his chest.
"The staff was nervous about the danger of the unexploded device that they contacted the St. Paul Police," said Sommer.
A member of the bomb squad, who was in the operating room at the time, advised doctors that the firework was safe to remove.
Once they did, police took the live round out of the hospital, said a St. Paul Police spokesperson.
While the situation is unique, the advice on using fireworks is still the same.
A Linwood, Minnesota man is in critical condition after an unexploded firework back-fired and tore open his chest.
The man was taken to Regions Hospital where St. Paul's bomb squad was called after it was discovered the live round was still in his chest cavity.
"I can't think of a case where someone was impacted by an unexploded device that penetrated that deeply into their chest cavity," said Commander Paul Sommer, a spokesperson with the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
It was around 9 p.m. Saturday night when 31-year-old Nick Beheng was allegedly shooting off illegal fireworks near his home.
"He put two devices in a tube and then held it up above his chest, which the tube was pointed directly at his chest," said Sommer.
The mortar tube backfired and one of the fireworks blasted into his chest.
"I just heard a loud explosion," said neighbor Dean Anderson.
He ran down the street after hearing the explosion to find a chaotic scene of about a dozen people trying to help the man.
"Yeah it's kind of devastating," he said of the accident.
Beheng was rushed to Regions Hospital with a massive chest wound including a torn heart, according to Sommer.
But while there, doctors discovered the firework was still in his chest.
"The staff was nervous about the danger of the unexploded device that they contacted the St. Paul Police," said Sommer.
A member of the bomb squad, who was in the operating room at the time, advised doctors that the firework was safe to remove.
Once they did, police took the live round out of the hospital, said a St. Paul Police spokesperson.
While the situation is unique, the advice on using fireworks is still the same.
5000 tip 27 meal
5000 tip 27 meal_A waiter (in which Southern city?) received a $5,000 tip last weekend (how much was the pre-tip bill?). Two regular customers gave the man an envelope of cash and asked to remain anonymous.
What did the waiter recently lose in a severe storm and now desperately needs?Breakfast: Bacon, egg, and cheese on a bagel and a Starbucks’ Mocha Frappuccino on the side.
What did the waiter recently lose in a severe storm and now desperately needs?Breakfast: Bacon, egg, and cheese on a bagel and a Starbucks’ Mocha Frappuccino on the side.
Divorce hotel
Divorce hotel_The words "comfortable" and "divorce" are not typically used in the same sentence, but a hotel in the Netherlands is hoping to change that with what it calls the Divorce Hotel. The lavish hotel rooms come with lawyers and advertise the speed in which couples can have their marriages ended (how long does it take?). The hotel's owner wants to eventually bring his idea to the United States and has asked this actor and this actress to be his first American guests.The New York Times recently ran a story on “Divorce Hotels”. It’s not such a strange concept. Click here for the NY Times story. A divorcing coupe stays at the same hotel to ensure the process moves forward. No delays. Lawyers there focus on that case. Paying attention to a case often helps “get ‘er done”.
Nicole Kidman urinate
Nicole Kidman urinate_Of all the remarkable scenes to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival in France (get full Cannes coverage), Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron's "urination scene" in the film "The Paperboy" might be the one to make the most headlines In the scene, Efron's character suffers from this injury, and Kidman's character is forced to relieve herself on him Efron later said of the scene:
Doc Watson
Doc Watson, Remembering bluegrass legend Doc Watson. American bluegrass musician and flatpicking legend Arthel "Doc" Watson died on Tuesday at the age of 89. Here are links to a few of his most iconic songs. Doc Watson dies: remembering the legendary guitarist through the Post archives. Doc Watson, the blind guitarist whose speedy flatpicking made him immeasurably influential, died Tuesday in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was 89.
Skydiver record jump space
Skydiver record jump space, Skydiver to attempt jump from space. Felix Baumgartner, 41, a skydiver from Austria, is aiming to break the world record for the highest altitude jump, which he would start from at the edge of space. The current record was set back in 1960. If Baumgartner is successful, he will also be the first human to break this in a free-fall jump.
Matthew Fox Dominic Monaghan
Matthew Fox Dominic Monaghan, Actor says 'Lost' star 'beats women'. "Lost" star Matthew Fox "beats women," according to former co-star Dominic Monaghan, who blasted Fox on Twitter. Monaghan was first thought to be referring to this 2011 incident involving Fox and a bus driver, but another tweet accused him of assaulting women "often" and that the assaults are "not isolated incidents".
Five wives vodka banned
Five wives vodka banned, Vodka banned for insulting Mormons. The state of Idaho has banned a brand of vodka because they say it's offensive to Mormons. The vodka, which is made in Utah, has a picture of five women on it that regulators say is a reference to a practice the Mormon church no longer follows. The maker of the vodka says the ban is unfair because the state also sells this brand of beer.
Oldest instrument world found
Man pay dinner marijuana
Man pay dinner marijuana_Niagara Falls - Police say that on Saturday, a man ordered dinner at Denny's restaurant, a Niagara Falls Boulevard all-night diner, and tried to pay with a bag of marijuana.
MSN reports that police say the man entered the restaurant at about 2 a.m. and ordered a meal of burger and fries worth $9.91. After the meal, he offered the cashier $1 and a bag of weed in exchange. According to Ninemsn, when the cashier refused the deal, he began hawking the pot around the restaurant, hoping to chance on a fellow stoner to offload it on.
MSN reports that police say the man entered the restaurant at about 2 a.m. and ordered a meal of burger and fries worth $9.91. After the meal, he offered the cashier $1 and a bag of weed in exchange. According to Ninemsn, when the cashier refused the deal, he began hawking the pot around the restaurant, hoping to chance on a fellow stoner to offload it on.
Stalker Sarah celebrities photos
Stalker Sarah celebrities photos_A 16-year-old California girl who calls herself 'Stalker Sarah' has amassed a treasure trove more than 5,000 photos with celebrities, including this beauty and this teen pop idol. The trick, she says, is to be polite and not interrupt celebs at bad times, like when they're with their families.There is a 16-year-old girl living in the
Dennis Rodman 800k child support
Dennis Rodman 800k child support_Former NBA star Dennis Rodman, 51, was sentenced in family court for reportedly not paying $800K in child support . Rodman was also placed on three years of probation and ordered to pay his current child and spousal support Dennis Rodman was a Hall of Fame caliber basketball player, but, since his NBA career ended in 2000, Rodman has struggled, bouncing around low-level
Salty watermelon Pepsi
Salty watermelon Pepsi_Pepsi is introducing a salty watermelon-flavored beverage overseas this summer . Some other wild flavors include:Another season, another new exciting Pepsi flavor! This time around the drink designers at Pepsi Japan have reached back to a traditional Japanese summertime treat, salted watermelon.
Top celebrity paparazzi fights
Top celebrity paparazzi fights_In light of an alleged scuffle between Justin Bieber and a photographer this weekend (find details), here is a look at some celebrity-paparazzi dust-ups:
The life of a paparazzo can’t be easy. Despised by many as bloodthirsty vultures and reviled by more as soulless scavengers the hours alone would turn off most job applicants. Admittedly they have never endeared themselves to the world of celebrities as their constant stalking and dangerous use of flash photography have raised the ire of even the most mild-mannered stars. Sure we all watch the end result with glee but having random strangers go through your garbage and camp in front of your home would lead most people to sporadic acts of violence.
Normally portrayed as victims in the fight against paparazzi, celebs every so often decide enough is enough and lash out in a forceful manner. While this is by no means a new event, the last couple of decades have seen a dramatic increase in the frequency of these attacks and most have Mr. Sean Penn to thank.
Commonly known as the master of paparazzi bashing, Penn has perfected the art meeting inappropriate behaviour with equal absurdity. The story goes in 1986 while filming in China he dangled a photographer from a ninth floor balcony. I would sell my soul for a poorly shot mobile phone clip of that event.
In honour of Mr. Penn we have compiled the top ten best celebrity paparazzi punch-ups caught on film. We in no way condone the violence on display but enjoy it none the less.
Jordin Sparks steps out at Muhammad Ali‘s 2011 Celebrity Fight Night XVII at JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort & Spa on Saturday night (March 19) in Phoenix, Ariz.
The 21-year-old musician tweeted her excitement, “Just met the AI10 top 10. So much talent I can’t even comprehend it!! I love them! Celebrity Fight Night is in full swing! :)”
We also included a pic of Jordin singing the National Anthem at the Phoenix Coyotes hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings earlier this month.
Normally portrayed as victims in the fight against paparazzi, celebs every so often decide enough is enough and lash out in a forceful manner. While this is by no means a new event, the last couple of decades have seen a dramatic increase in the frequency of these attacks and most have Mr. Sean Penn to thank.
Commonly known as the master of paparazzi bashing, Penn has perfected the art meeting inappropriate behaviour with equal absurdity. The story goes in 1986 while filming in China he dangled a photographer from a ninth floor balcony. I would sell my soul for a poorly shot mobile phone clip of that event.
In honour of Mr. Penn we have compiled the top ten best celebrity paparazzi punch-ups caught on film. We in no way condone the violence on display but enjoy it none the less.
The 21-year-old musician tweeted her excitement, “Just met the AI10 top 10. So much talent I can’t even comprehend it!! I love them! Celebrity Fight Night is in full swing! :)”
We also included a pic of Jordin singing the National Anthem at the Phoenix Coyotes hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings earlier this month.
Do Heels Really Make A Difference
Practice.
I can often be seen tottering around my house in my lazy pants, hoody and glittering heels. Wearing your heels around the house not only breaks them in, but it also gives you practice at walking on different surfaces. No one wants to show up to a carpeted party and immediately take a face plant because you’ve only ever walked on tiles.
Think about where you are going and what you are doing.
When I lived in a small city, I wore heels every day because I drove everywhere. Now I live in a huge city I mostly wear flats because I walk everywhere or take public transport which requires a lot of walking. If you’re making a quick dash to the train and spending the rest of the day sitting at your desk, then go forth with giant heels my friend. If you’re running all over town for meetings or your job requires you to move quickly, perhaps save the heels for dinner dates and weddings.
Walk heel to toe.
My most favourite season in Melbourne is race season. When all the die-hard spray-tan fans break out their giant heels that they never wear and attempt to walk in public in them. They do this bizarre toe balancing walk, mincing along like they have a broken pelvis and no control over their upper body limbs. Just calm down, slow down and walk heel to toe. Take small steps. Stand up straight. Place one foot in front of the other. Easy.
Don’t buy cheap, nasty shoes.
Please. Just don’t. They don’t breathe, are badly designed and they hurt. You are much better off investing in amazing, good quality shoes that will last and that you can wear for longer than five minutes. I respect a lady’s right to well priced footwear just please consider the quality before you hand over your cash.
Get assistance.
I’m totally addicted to those gel inserts that you stick inside high heels. I don’t have a particular favourite brand but I love the heel strips and the gel pads for the balls of your feet. My trick? Don’t put them in your shoes right away. Wear your heels and tuck your gel pads into your clutch. Half way through the evening when your balls start burning and your heel is developing a nasty blister, pop your gel pads in your shoes and it will buy you a few more hours. This is a particularly fantastic tip for weddings.
Talk to the professionals.
A few years ago my mother told me about these places that you can go to get shoes fixed. They’re called ‘shoe repair stores‘. It’s mental. They can reattach straps, fix holes in the soles of your shoes, stretch them, dye them. Take advantage. They take your well-worn pair of boots from unbearable to good as new.
Christian Louboutin Leather Shoes' iconic red-colored lone may be also through the accident. He was assistant to wipe his is red-colored toenail polish, he grabbed a bottle, within their individual paint half belonging in the direction of design and design sketch include numerous pens. 'That's just my painting, however it shortly started to be considered a symbolic representation of I... I visual element upon it like a type of consider teaser element.' He said. His an enormous amount of buyers have experienced revealed the fact that red-colored shoes to person to possess a fatal attraction.High arches males and girls placing on they are able to have legs. 'Of course, like altering the Christian Louboutin New Simple 120 Platform Pumps Oyster Gray heels also said:' I am not just a fascists. I won't force males and girls to concur with satisfy on large heels. 'In fact, numerous of his sister does not adore to satisfy on large heels.' They are consistently complaining about why do I do not do some low-heeled shoes. 'He wry smile way,' they don't like shoes. No make any difference how considerably criticism in the direction of outside earth with large heels, large heels fans will merely plugged ear. complete guide to I'm afraid is, Christian Louboutin Pumps are no lengthier through the placement to work the part of. no make any difference whether considerably more and considerably more dynamic, dramatic and individual shoes design, or they are through the red-colored carpet attracted considerably more and considerably more lens, show that designers will no lengthier be leather-based shoes since the collocation of clothing product-they don't even look on the wearer, but but need wearer by themselves to satisfy that make probably the most experienced types are hobbled large heels. As lengthy as Marc, Christian, Manolo and Prada satisfy them do it, is consistently somebody wears them out.
From a guy's perspective, do heels really make that big a difference when it comes to a date-night outfit? Do you really care if we wear heels rather than, say, boots or flat sandals? And what if a particular pair of stilettos makes a girl as tall as—or taller than—her man friend?
I would imagine that when you go out on date night, whether it be a first date or just another date with the person you are currently getting to know/seeing/married to/settling with/employed you via Craigslist/etc., you have a certain set of expectations. Now, don't get it twisted—when I say "expectations," I don't mean the kind of exaggerated expectations that tend to follow the typical "women be shopping" dialogue. Simply put, you want the other person to take you and the time they spend with you seriously.
So, while the guy you're dating isn't going to magically show up and be Michael Fassbender, Daniel Craig or (at the very least) Paul Rudd, you'd hope he took things seriously enough to impress you with his appearance. I think the same thing applies in the reverse scenario. Whether or not he is expecting heels, and he probably is because "sexy shoes" are, like, the bare minimum of "fashion" signifiers that the average man understands, I think wearing them is the right move. You and I both know that you put thought—maybe too much thought—into what you're wearing to date night. Your date probably does not. But when he sees heels, I think it's safe to assume that he knows you mean business.
Personally, I have nothing against boots or flats. Actually, I take back the flats part. A cute pair of sneakers or sandals beats those fancy socks masquerading as middle school ballerina practice slippers any day. But for those of you looking to lead by example, I think they fall a little on deaf ears.
As for the worry of being as tall or (gasp!) taller than your man friend, I wouldn't sweat it too much. Everyone knows someone who knows that weird short dude that is creepily obsessed with taller girls. You hear about him and it sounds shocking and bizarre. To be honest, I've never met a guy, short or tall, who had a problem with getting together with a tall woman. Seriously! Let's chalk that one up to ridiculous gender roles, forget about it and talk about how awesome Hillary Clinton is.
It really does make a difference. So … all my fellow Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman, Manolo Blahnik, and Christian Louboutin fans, please practice walking sexily in your wedding shoes before the big day. And practice lots, particularly if you’re not an everyday wearer of heels. Not only will the proper practice make a great difference in posture and poise (which I promise will show on camera), but later in the night you won’t be going barefoot on the dancefloor and dragging your dress around against your will. (I would like to note that none of my clients have ever been guilty of this unsexy walking, but I have seen it happen to perfectly lovely brides at other
I can often be seen tottering around my house in my lazy pants, hoody and glittering heels. Wearing your heels around the house not only breaks them in, but it also gives you practice at walking on different surfaces. No one wants to show up to a carpeted party and immediately take a face plant because you’ve only ever walked on tiles.
Think about where you are going and what you are doing.
When I lived in a small city, I wore heels every day because I drove everywhere. Now I live in a huge city I mostly wear flats because I walk everywhere or take public transport which requires a lot of walking. If you’re making a quick dash to the train and spending the rest of the day sitting at your desk, then go forth with giant heels my friend. If you’re running all over town for meetings or your job requires you to move quickly, perhaps save the heels for dinner dates and weddings.
Walk heel to toe.
My most favourite season in Melbourne is race season. When all the die-hard spray-tan fans break out their giant heels that they never wear and attempt to walk in public in them. They do this bizarre toe balancing walk, mincing along like they have a broken pelvis and no control over their upper body limbs. Just calm down, slow down and walk heel to toe. Take small steps. Stand up straight. Place one foot in front of the other. Easy.
Don’t buy cheap, nasty shoes.
Please. Just don’t. They don’t breathe, are badly designed and they hurt. You are much better off investing in amazing, good quality shoes that will last and that you can wear for longer than five minutes. I respect a lady’s right to well priced footwear just please consider the quality before you hand over your cash.
Get assistance.
I’m totally addicted to those gel inserts that you stick inside high heels. I don’t have a particular favourite brand but I love the heel strips and the gel pads for the balls of your feet. My trick? Don’t put them in your shoes right away. Wear your heels and tuck your gel pads into your clutch. Half way through the evening when your balls start burning and your heel is developing a nasty blister, pop your gel pads in your shoes and it will buy you a few more hours. This is a particularly fantastic tip for weddings.
Talk to the professionals.
A few years ago my mother told me about these places that you can go to get shoes fixed. They’re called ‘shoe repair stores‘. It’s mental. They can reattach straps, fix holes in the soles of your shoes, stretch them, dye them. Take advantage. They take your well-worn pair of boots from unbearable to good as new.
Christian Louboutin Leather Shoes' iconic red-colored lone may be also through the accident. He was assistant to wipe his is red-colored toenail polish, he grabbed a bottle, within their individual paint half belonging in the direction of design and design sketch include numerous pens. 'That's just my painting, however it shortly started to be considered a symbolic representation of I... I visual element upon it like a type of consider teaser element.' He said. His an enormous amount of buyers have experienced revealed the fact that red-colored shoes to person to possess a fatal attraction.High arches males and girls placing on they are able to have legs. 'Of course, like altering the Christian Louboutin New Simple 120 Platform Pumps Oyster Gray heels also said:' I am not just a fascists. I won't force males and girls to concur with satisfy on large heels. 'In fact, numerous of his sister does not adore to satisfy on large heels.' They are consistently complaining about why do I do not do some low-heeled shoes. 'He wry smile way,' they don't like shoes. No make any difference how considerably criticism in the direction of outside earth with large heels, large heels fans will merely plugged ear. complete guide to I'm afraid is, Christian Louboutin Pumps are no lengthier through the placement to work the part of. no make any difference whether considerably more and considerably more dynamic, dramatic and individual shoes design, or they are through the red-colored carpet attracted considerably more and considerably more lens, show that designers will no lengthier be leather-based shoes since the collocation of clothing product-they don't even look on the wearer, but but need wearer by themselves to satisfy that make probably the most experienced types are hobbled large heels. As lengthy as Marc, Christian, Manolo and Prada satisfy them do it, is consistently somebody wears them out.
From a guy's perspective, do heels really make that big a difference when it comes to a date-night outfit? Do you really care if we wear heels rather than, say, boots or flat sandals? And what if a particular pair of stilettos makes a girl as tall as—or taller than—her man friend?
I would imagine that when you go out on date night, whether it be a first date or just another date with the person you are currently getting to know/seeing/married to/settling with/employed you via Craigslist/etc., you have a certain set of expectations. Now, don't get it twisted—when I say "expectations," I don't mean the kind of exaggerated expectations that tend to follow the typical "women be shopping" dialogue. Simply put, you want the other person to take you and the time they spend with you seriously.
So, while the guy you're dating isn't going to magically show up and be Michael Fassbender, Daniel Craig or (at the very least) Paul Rudd, you'd hope he took things seriously enough to impress you with his appearance. I think the same thing applies in the reverse scenario. Whether or not he is expecting heels, and he probably is because "sexy shoes" are, like, the bare minimum of "fashion" signifiers that the average man understands, I think wearing them is the right move. You and I both know that you put thought—maybe too much thought—into what you're wearing to date night. Your date probably does not. But when he sees heels, I think it's safe to assume that he knows you mean business.
Personally, I have nothing against boots or flats. Actually, I take back the flats part. A cute pair of sneakers or sandals beats those fancy socks masquerading as middle school ballerina practice slippers any day. But for those of you looking to lead by example, I think they fall a little on deaf ears.
As for the worry of being as tall or (gasp!) taller than your man friend, I wouldn't sweat it too much. Everyone knows someone who knows that weird short dude that is creepily obsessed with taller girls. You hear about him and it sounds shocking and bizarre. To be honest, I've never met a guy, short or tall, who had a problem with getting together with a tall woman. Seriously! Let's chalk that one up to ridiculous gender roles, forget about it and talk about how awesome Hillary Clinton is.
It really does make a difference. So … all my fellow Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman, Manolo Blahnik, and Christian Louboutin fans, please practice walking sexily in your wedding shoes before the big day. And practice lots, particularly if you’re not an everyday wearer of heels. Not only will the proper practice make a great difference in posture and poise (which I promise will show on camera), but later in the night you won’t be going barefoot on the dancefloor and dragging your dress around against your will. (I would like to note that none of my clients have ever been guilty of this unsexy walking, but I have seen it happen to perfectly lovely brides at other
RIM Said to Plan to Lay off 2000 Staff
Last week, Patrick Spence, a 14-year RIM veteran and head of global sales, resigned from the company, suggesting that reorganization at the company continues after a management shakeup in January.The sales function will report directly into Kristian Tear, our newly appointed COO when he starts this summer," RIM said in a statement confirming Spence's exit. In the interim, the sales function will report to Heins, it added.
RIM said in July last year it was reducing its global workforce across all functions by approximately 2,000 employees, as part of a cost optimization program.
The company's fortunes however continue on the downslide. Revenue for its fourth fiscal quarter ended March 3, 2012 at US$4.2 billion was down 25 percent from $5.6 billion in the same quarter of fiscal 2011. The company's net loss in the quarter was $125 million.
RIM also announced in March that Jim Balsillie, former co-CEO of the company, had resigned as a director on its board. Software CTO David Yach also retired from his role, while Jim Rowan, COO of global operations decided to pursue other interests. The company announced in May the hiring of Tear as COO and Frank Boulben as chief marketing officer.
Research In Motion, the ailing maker of the BlackBerry, is planning to cut at least 2000 staff as part of a global restructuring plan, according to reports.
The restructuring could begin in the next couple of weeks, and would affect staff worldwide, The Globe and Mail said citing several unnamed people close to the company. One person familiar with the company's plans said the layoffs may cut even deeper, the Canadian newspaper said on Saturday.
AllThingsD also quoted sources close to the company as stating that RIM planned to cut at least 2,000 staff out of the company's total current staff strength of about 16,500.RIM said its policy is not to comment on rumors and speculation, but pointed to comments by CEO Thorsten Heins in an earnings call in March about a focus on driving excellence in operating metrics and efficiency, including an efficiency push across all functions of the organization.
The company has been seeing its market share decline in the smartphone market as competition picks up from Apple's iPhone, and phones running the Android operating system. Research firm IDC reported last week that 9.7 million phones running the BlackBerry operating system shipped in the first quarter for a market share of 6.4 percent, which was far lower than shipments of 13.8 million units for a market share of 13.6 percent in the first quarter of last year.
RIM said in July last year it was reducing its global workforce across all functions by approximately 2,000 employees, as part of a cost optimization program.
The company's fortunes however continue on the downslide. Revenue for its fourth fiscal quarter ended March 3, 2012 at US$4.2 billion was down 25 percent from $5.6 billion in the same quarter of fiscal 2011. The company's net loss in the quarter was $125 million.
RIM also announced in March that Jim Balsillie, former co-CEO of the company, had resigned as a director on its board. Software CTO David Yach also retired from his role, while Jim Rowan, COO of global operations decided to pursue other interests. The company announced in May the hiring of Tear as COO and Frank Boulben as chief marketing officer.
Research In Motion, the ailing maker of the BlackBerry, is planning to cut at least 2000 staff as part of a global restructuring plan, according to reports.
The restructuring could begin in the next couple of weeks, and would affect staff worldwide, The Globe and Mail said citing several unnamed people close to the company. One person familiar with the company's plans said the layoffs may cut even deeper, the Canadian newspaper said on Saturday.
AllThingsD also quoted sources close to the company as stating that RIM planned to cut at least 2,000 staff out of the company's total current staff strength of about 16,500.RIM said its policy is not to comment on rumors and speculation, but pointed to comments by CEO Thorsten Heins in an earnings call in March about a focus on driving excellence in operating metrics and efficiency, including an efficiency push across all functions of the organization.
The company has been seeing its market share decline in the smartphone market as competition picks up from Apple's iPhone, and phones running the Android operating system. Research firm IDC reported last week that 9.7 million phones running the BlackBerry operating system shipped in the first quarter for a market share of 6.4 percent, which was far lower than shipments of 13.8 million units for a market share of 13.6 percent in the first quarter of last year.
Cool Pools You'll Want to Jump Into
We know where your mind may often wander to warm, soothing waters. But where to find them, outside of Hawaii?
If you have the money, look inside instead. Some high-end homes in cold places come with their own warm-water sanctuary. Of course, an amenity like this doesn't come cheap. So pick up a Lotto ticket, grab your water wings and check out this baker's dozen of dream homes for sale around the nation.
If you have the money, look inside instead. Some high-end homes in cold places come with their own warm-water sanctuary. Of course, an amenity like this doesn't come cheap. So pick up a Lotto ticket, grab your water wings and check out this baker's dozen of dream homes for sale around the nation.
Lori Anne Madison spelling bee
Lori Anne Madison spelling bee, 6-year-old in National Spelling Bee. Lori Anne Madison, 6, from Virginia has set a new record as the youngest person ever to qualify for the National Spelling Bee Madison will hit the stage this week with nearly 300 other contestants who are more than twice her age. Madison believes she will do "great" in the competition.
Elvis tomb auction
Elvis tomb auction original tomb for sale, The original place where rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley was laid to rest in 1977 is going up for auction. Presley was first buried inside an underground chamber before his remains were reburied at his iconic Graceland mansion. The winning bidder will receive the empty tomb as well as use of the chapel.
Stevie Crecelius woman
Stevie Crecelius woman, Man goes to hospital, discovers he's a woman. When Steve Crecelius got an ultrasound at a Denver hospital he got some surprising results: It turned out that he is intersex, or possessing both gender's anatomical sex traits. Crecelius, who now goes by Stevie and identifies as a woman, says he wants to share his story in hopes of inspiring other intersex people to be comfortable with their gender identity.
Cynthia Nixon marries
Cynthia Nixon marries girlfriend, "Sex and The City" star Cynthia Nixon, 46, has tied the knot with her longtime girlfriend Christine Marinoni, 46, The couple were reportedly legally married over the weekend. Nixon had a son with Marinoni last year. She also has two children from a previous relationship.
Kim Kardashian British Airways
Kim Kardashian accuses British Airways of 'taking' items from her luggage, "Some special" and "sentimental" items were taken from Kim Kardashian's luggage by British Airways officials, according to the socialite, who unleashed a damning tirade against BA on Twitter. Kardashian had been in Europe promoting her show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and also for this star-studded event, when the alleged theft took place.
Obese teen cut from home
Obese teen cut from home, Emergency crews forced to cut obese teen from home. British 19-year-old Georgia Davis was physically cut from her home by emergency crews recently so she could be transported to a hospital. Davis made headlines three years ago when she entered a "boot camp" program aimed at reducing her weight, but after initially succeeding in shedding pounds, the teen reportedly ballooned to an enormous size again.
Mississippi school handcuff
Mississippi school handcuff, School ordered to stop handcuffing students. A public school in Jackson, Miss., must stop handcuffing students as punishment for conduct violations, according to a settlement hammered out between this civil-rights organization and the school district. Under the agreement, the school must quit using cuffs on anyone under 13 years of age and older students may only be cuffed for "criminal conduct".
Chicago woman stole ambulance
Chicago woman stole ambulance, Woman arrested for stealing ambulance. Police say a woman was driving under the influence when she got behind the wheel of an ambulance at a hospital. They say the woman took the ambulance from the emergency room parking area and crashed it a short time later. The woman was then arrested and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle.
Illegal kidney trade
Illegal kidney trade, Illegal kidney harvesting a booming trade, report says. The World Health Organization reports that the illegal trade of human organs – particularly kidneys – has risen to levels where thousands of operations are being conducted annually. According to WHO, poor, desperate people are often targeted by gangs who pay them around $5,000 for a kidney, then sell the organs to recipients who are often suffering from conditions like this, this and this, and are willing to pay up to $200,000 for a transplant.
Pope butler arrested
Pope butler arrested, Vatican leak mystery deepens after arrest of Pope's butler. A Hollywood-like plot is unfolding in Rome after Pope Benedict XVI's own butler was arrested for allegedly leaking confidential papal documents to Italian journalists. Paolo Gabriele, a member of the papal household who was often seen riding and walking alongside the Pope, is at the center of what's being called the "Vatileaks" probe.
America's least-favorite supermarkets
Weak links
Consumer Reports recently surveyed more than 24,000 shoppers with the aim of ranking 52 grocery store chains, and the results show just how disappointing customer experience can be at some supermarkets.
Back in 1930, King Kullen Grocery on New York's Long Island became the first (though some dispute the claim) grocer to offer a one-stop-shopping experience. Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) currently is the nation's largest grocer, accounting for 22% of U.S. food sales in 2010. Next comes Kroger (KR), followed by Costco Wholesale and Safeway
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